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U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior Operations Research Analyst responsible for developing analytical models and methods identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, and similar factors to improve Program Executive Office (PEO) program operations and management systems. Responsibilities Plan, develop, formulate, and prepare required data and assorted narrative justifications for long-range budget exercises. Perform a broad range of cost and/or economic analysis assignments using automated software involving unique problems, requirements for creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Perform cost/operational analysis of program/system/project implementation and execution, in order to enable the effective programming of funding and manpower resources. Perform life cycle analysis and economic analysis studies for major phases of varied equipment/systems, draws conclusions, and formulates recommendations concerning program approaches to management for decision-making purposes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Military Spouses In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Education Requirement for Operations Research Analyst (Series 1515): Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts. Evaluation of Education: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. The following are illustrative of acceptable courses: optimization; mathematical modeling; queueing theory; engineering; physics (except descriptive or survey courses); econometrics; psychometrics; biometrics; experimental psychology; physical chemistry; industrial process analysis; managerial economics; computer science; measurement for management; mathematical models in social phenomena; and courses that involved application of operations research techniques and methodologies to problems of management, marketing, systems design, and other specialized fields; or other comparable quantitative analysis courses for which college-level mathematics or statistics is a prerequisite. Courses in theory of probability and statistics are highly desirable, but are not specified as minimum educational requirements because to do so would possibly exclude some applicants who would otherwise be well qualified. In addition to meeting the Education Requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conduct special cost studies on acquisition programs to provide alternatives for the overall utilization of manpower, funding, and materiel resources; 2) Perform in-depth analysis of budget requests and makes adjustments as required in Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) or equivalent; and, 3) Develop and provide Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to evaluate vendor cost proposals and develop evaluation report in support of the best contractual determinations. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level (NH-02/GS-11) position in the federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget Administration Communications Cost Estimation and Analysis Planning and Evaluating Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications Additional Information This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 encompasses grades 12 and 13 on the General Schedule. Recruitment Incentives may be offered based on a determination of need by the organization. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Comptroller Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.